Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Gastrointestinal Diseases during Pregnancy

Even if you didn't have any before becoming pregnant, digestive issues are common. The causes can vary because they are different. Changes in hormones, GI motility difficulties, obesity, specific drugs, a poor diet, stress, and other variables are some of the most frequent reasons or risk factors for digestive issues during pregnancy. Chronic gastrointestinal conditions necessitate treatment throughout pregnancy, raising the intriguing question of whether the benefits to the mother could endanger the unborn child. Additionally, some illnesses, including acute fatty liver of pregnancy, only manifest themselves during pregnancy, needing urgent measures like preterm delivery.